Are You Afraid of Success?

by Moira Hutchison | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog, Guidance, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Mindset

The idea that someone can be afraid of success sounds strange to many people. Fear of failure is easier for most people to comprehend, but a fear of success? It sounds ludicrous. After all, who wouldn’t want to be more successful? Perhaps you!! Fear of success is a...

What Kind of Motivation Do You Rely Upon?

by Moira Hutchison | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Change, Mindfulness, Mindset, Motivation, Setting Goals

Extrinsic motivation is when you do something to receive a reward or to avoid reprimand. For example, a child wants to make a volleyball team so she can be popular and get closer to the other team members. Intrinsic motivation is when doing an activity is rewarding in...

Tips to Help Avoid Being a People Pleaser

by Moira Hutchison | May 20, 2024 | Blog, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Mindset, Self Care

There is nothing inherently wrong with being friendly or kind to someone. It is a valuable trait that we admire, but it can also be something we do to avoid disappointing others or perhaps, pressuring ourselves to live up to an ideal image. Most people who like to...

How to Relieve Anxiety Through Meditation

by Moira Hutchison | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog, Destress, Guidance, Meditation, Mindfulness, Mindset

When it comes to using meditation to manage anxiety, multiple studies have reached the same conclusion. Mindfulness can help you to stop worrying. Almost 7 million Americans experience Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and many more have occasional bouts of agitation due...

Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance

by Moira Hutchison | Mar 18, 2024 | Blog, Mindfulness, Mindset, Self Care, Stress Management

It is no secret that maintaining a work-life balance is essential for a happy and productive life. But it can be tough to achieve when you are constantly feeling pulled in different directions. Whether you are trying to please your boss, meet deadlines, or spend time...

How to be Authentically You Even When it Seems Difficult

by Moira Hutchison | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Mindset, Self Care

Many of us know what it is like to feel like an outsider. Maybe you don’t quite fit in with the clique in your community or feel uncomfortable at work because you don’t act the way other people do. It is tough to be yourself when it seems like everyone around you is...